Forestville Montessori School

What Forestville Montessori School does

Forestville Montessori School (FMS) is an independent, not-for-profit school located at 1 Angel Place, Forestville, New South Wales, Australia, delivering Montessori education for children from birth to 12 years. Founded in 1981 by progressive local families, FMS operates a continuous program ladder spanning Parent & Baby (0-18 months), Toddler (2-3 years), Pre-Primary (3-6 years), Lower Primary (6-9 years) and Upper Primary (9-12 years), supplemented by on-site before and after school care and extracurriculars including music, drama, animal care, gardening and cooking. The school is led by Principal Denice Scala and governed by Chair Geoff Fouracre, and is currently celebrating its 45th anniversary with the launch of its Strategic Directions 2025-2030 plan, 'Tomorrow Begins Today'.

The school's core methodology is grounded in Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) principles, delivered through degree-qualified, AMI-trained lead educators and AMI-trained assistants in every classroom. The educational infrastructure includes three Children's Houses — including the Buran environment opened in October 2023 — featuring prepared environments with natural light, indoor-outdoor flow, and Nienhuis Montessori materials. FMS uses the Transparent Classroom platform to give parents real-time visibility into their child's daily activities and progress. Supplementary programs include the Montessori 'Going Out' immersion experience and a Drama co-curricular program introduced in 2025 ahead of NESA's 2027 Creative Arts syllabus. The current student body represents 25 different countries, with 48% of students speaking a language other than English.

FMS operates a subscription tuition revenue model, billed monthly via Ezidebit, with families offered 3-, 4- or 5-day program options across age tiers. The school participates in the Australian Child Care Subsidy (CCS) program, enabling eligible families to receive government rebates that effectively subsidise tuition. Acquisition is driven by school tours, open days (including a Baby & Toddler Open Day), parent education workshops, and an active content-marketing presence across its website blog and major social platforms. Distribution is exclusively campus-based at the single Forestville location, serving Sydney's Northern Beaches catchment, with no multi-campus or geographic expansion evident in the data.

Name

Forestville Montessori School

Legal name

Forestville Montessori School

Website

https://forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forestville Montessori School is an independent, not-for-profit school in Forestville, NSW, Australia, delivering AMI-aligned Montessori education from birth to age 12 across five age-tiered programs. It serves families on Sydney's Northern Beaches via a single campus with degree-qualified, AMI-trained educators and a monthly subscription tuition model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood and Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Montessori early childhood education
• Primary education services
• Before and after school care
• Kindergarten programs
• Parent and toddler programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Forestville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees for its programs including Parent & Baby (0-18 months), Toddler (2-3 years), Pre-Primary (3-6 years), Lower Primary (6-9 years), Upper Primary (9-12 years), Before & After School Care, and Extra Curricular Activities. Programs run from 8:30am-3pm with after-school care until 5:30pm. Families can choose 3, 4 or 5 day program options.
2. Child Care Subsidy (CCS): The school participates in the Australian Child Care Subsidy (CCS) program, allowing eligible families to receive government rebates for childcare costs, similar to conventional daycare and preschool centres.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forestville Montessori School is an independent not-for-profit Montessori school delivering AMI-aligned education programs for children from birth through 12 years. The school offers a continuum of programs — Parent & Baby (0–18 months), Toddler (2–3), Pre-Primary with NESA-accredited Kindergarten (3–6), Lower Primary (6–9), Upper Primary (9–12) — supported by before/after school care and extracurricular activities, all delivered on a single campus in Forestville, NSW.

Product overview

Forestville Montessori School is an independent, non-denominational school offering a comprehensive Montessori education from birth through age 12. The school provides a portfolio of interconnected programs including Parent & Baby Program (birth-18 months), Toddler Program (2-3 years), Pre-Primary (3-6 years), Lower Primary (6-9 years), and Upper Primary (9-12 years). The programs are unified by the Montessori philosophy emphasizing the prepared environment, mixed-age classrooms, and self-directed learning with trained AMI teachers. Extended care services include before and after school care, while supplementary offerings include extra-curricular activities such as drama, music, animal care, gardening, and cooking classes. The school also offers immersion experiences including the 'Going Out' program for primary students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parent & Baby Program Early childhood program for infants from birth to 18 months, supporting parents and babies in early developmental stages using Montessori principles. Available part-time and full-time, with CCS rebates for eligible families.
• Toddler Program Program for children aged 2–3 years offering early academics, practical life and social learning, led by a degree-qualified, AMI trained teacher. Programs run 8:30am–3pm with 3, 4 or 5 day options; CCS rebates available.
• Pre-Primary (Preschool) Program Program for children aged 3–6 years offering a NESA-accredited Kindergarten that bridges preschool and primary schooling. Includes early academics, practical life, sensorial materials, language, mathematics, and cultural subjects.
• Lower Primary Program Program for children aged 6–9 years featuring mixed-age classrooms with freedom of movement and ability to choose their own work. Develops critical thinking, complex problem solving, leadership, and empathy.
• Upper Primary Program Program for children aged 9–12 years featuring the Montessori 'Going Out' program for leadership and life-skills development through excursions and real-world experiences.
• Before & After School Care On-site before and after school care staffed by FMS personnel, open until 5:30pm daily, available to enrolled families as an extension of the core programs.
• Extra Curricular Activities Additional activities including music lessons, drama, animal care program (chickens, guinea pigs, fish, turtles, school dog), horticulture and gardening, and cooking classes.
• Immersion Experiences Special programs expanding students' learning beyond the classroom, including the 'Going Out' program for primary students which involves planning excursions, using public transport, and engaging with the broader community.
• Drama Program Co-curricular program launched in 2025 for students aged 6–12, with weekly drama sessions covering storytelling, improvisation, stage presence, collaboration, and ensemble work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children reading before kindergarten entry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rebound HealthminorOthers · 1 January 2025Local Paediatric Occupational Therapy practice from Frenchs Forest that presented to FMS families on occupational therapy for children, including sensory processing and emotional regulation topics. Connected to Montessori teaching methodology.
• MSCA (Montessori Schools of Christieswood Association)coreOthersMembership organization for Montessori schools. FMS participates in MSCA events including the annual Head 2 Head Principal's Conference for leadership development and the Combined Montessori Schools Sports Carnival.
• Dr. Andrew FullerminorOthersClinical psychologist, author and speaker who specializes in mental health and wellbeing for young people. Presented at Combined Sydney Montessori Staff Development Day 2024.
• Dr. Judith LockeminorOthersClinical Psychologist, registered teacher and author who delivered keynote at NSW Combined Montessori Schools Professional Development Day on the topic of 'When help becomes unhelpful' and benefits of Montessori education for growing children's independence.
• Jessica L'GreenminorOthersLocal Paediatric Occupational Therapist who spoke with FMS families about supporting children's sensory processing and emotional regulation, connecting OT principles to Montessori teaching methodology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ForestvilleMont
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWdZGk7ixos1LEzEcJ1C0Xw
• Facebookfacebook.com/forestvillemontessorischool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forestville-montessori-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/forestvillemontessori

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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